Once technology advanced, the criminal justice system began relying heavily on DNA evidence in many cases to prove guilt. The idea was that if DNA proves it, then there is no way to argue otherwise. While DNA is very good evidence, it is not without its faults. It is...
DUI/DWI
What should you know about the proposed changes to implied consent?
If they suspect them of drinking alcohol or using drugs before getting behind the wheel, law enforcement may stop motorists. Among other tactics they commonly use, the authorities may ask drivers to submit to chemical testing to determine their blood alcohol...
Commonly abused drugs and how to recognize them
Penalties for possession of illicit drugs are typically steep. However, they can vary based on the type of drug and how potent it is. Different drugs may have attributes in common. The New Jersey State Police identifies drugs commonly abused in the state and explains...
What can happen if I acquire too many license points?
Some traffic offenses like a DWI are very serious, and you know that it is important to contest them to keep your driver’s license and avoid other penalties. However, there are other traffic offenses like speeding that may not seem worth the effort to fight. Still, if...
New Jersey DWI: steps to take after your arrest
A New Jersey DWI conviction may cause problems at home and work immediately upon sentencing. It can also follow you for several years, making many aspects of your life challenging. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission states that license suspension is typically...
How faulty is eyewitness identification?
Being wrongfully charged with a crime may feel difficult enough, but it becomes much worse when an eyewitness identifies you as the suspect. According to the Innocence Project, about 69% of all wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence occurred because of a...
Is DUI entrapment real?
One of the defenses potentially available to the defendant in a criminal case before a New Jersey court is entrapment. Simply put, entrapment occurs when law enforcement causes a person to commit a crime that they would have done otherwise. This includes tricking or...
Reviewing New Jersey’s self-defense laws
The possibility of you facing criminal charges in New Jersey for something as serious as assault may seem outlandish. Yet at the same time, you likely recognize that there are situations where you may feel compelled to actions that (under normal circumstances) might...
Should you question your DUI breath test results?
Before arresting you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, officers are likely to ask you to provide a breath sample for roadside testing. If the testing device indicates you have a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08%, you may face criminal...
What is the Standardized Field Sobriety Test?
Even if you have never undergone a field sobriety test, you are probably familiar with the concept from movies and T.V. In reality, however, field sobriety testing does not always look like it does in fiction. Seeking a scientific measure of intoxication that would...